Norco Katmandu 2011
2011 Mountain
Estimate price |
572$
Weight | 15.24 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset X3, Suntour -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco trail design 6061 aluminum hardtail with hydroform downtube , custom top tube shape, oversize chainstays and disc brake gusset
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT V2 100mm travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X3 7spd
Front Derailleur
Suntour 3spd top pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X3 3spd
Cassette
Shimano HG-30 7spd
Crank
Truvativ Blaze 2.0 double ring with outer bash guard
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Power Spline
Chain
KMC Z-50 7 speed
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Norco resin pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Norco Alloy Disc
Rear Hub
Norco Alloy Disc Cassette 7spd
Rims
Norco Alloy 32H double wall disc, BX-32
Spokes
Stainless Steel w/brass nipples
Tires
Kenda Kinetic 26x2.35
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novello mechanical disc brake with 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Norco alloy 60mm with 4 bolt bar clamp
Handlebar
Norco 740 mm width , 25 mm rise alloy bar with oversize 31.8mm clamp
Grips
Krayton with alloy lock ons
Headset
1 1/8" Threadless CH-2810"
Seat
Saddle
Norco custom design MTB trail saddle
Seatpost
Norco alloy 2 bolt seatpost
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 12.5" | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 639 mm | 652 mm | 668 mm | 683 mm | 700 | 716 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 545 mm | 558 mm | 573 mm | 588 mm | 603 mm | 618 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 318 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1071 mm | 1084 mm | 1099 mm | 1115 mm | 1132 mm | 1148 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 33 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm |
| Standover Height | 740 mm | 756 mm | 776 mm | 794 mm | 819 mm | 849 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
Katmandu is part of the Norco Katmandu model. Norco released 7 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2011 for 572$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 233.04% lower.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Katmandu weighs 15.24 kg (33.6 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 22.9% less than Katmandu.
Overview of components
Fork
The Katmandu comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Katmandu model has 26″ aluminum wheels. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Katmandu has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.